Deputy Site Manager
The Burgate School and Sixth Form, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1EZThis job expired on 22 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
22 July 2025 at 9am
Date listed
8 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,711.00 Annually (FTE)
Deputy Site Manager job summary
Deputy Site Manager, Permanent
31 hours a week, Monday to Friday, all year round
Working 17:30 to 22:30, Monday to Wednesday and 13:30 to 22:00, Thursday and Friday
We are seeking someone to work as a proactive member of our Site Team. This is a hands-on role requiring a practical and proactive individual with good all-round maintenance skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and a focus on delivering excellent service to all users of the site.
The Role:
We are looking to appoint a suitably experienced Deputy Site Manager to join our small, friendly site team, working late afternoons and during evenings, in a role that is integral to keeping our school site and its buildings looking great and operating safely.
Working under the direction of our Site Manager, and as part of the Site Team along with our other Deputy Site Manager, you will assist in carrying out both internal and external maintenance tasks across the school.
In addition, you will support with facilitating events, working to a refurbishment and decoration programme and responding to any incidents on site that may require immediate response. You will also be the main point of contact with contractors during out of hours work.
It’s a rewarding job, and we’ll give you all the training you need to succeed. You’ll need to enjoy independent working, being part of a team and be able to cope in a busy environment.
What we are looking for:
It is important you have good interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. Experience of working in a similar role, or having a trade background would be an advantage.
You will also:
- have basic literacy and numeracy skills
- have a strong work ethic
- be able to work in a team and independently, under own initiative when needed
- be skilled in general DIY/maintenance/plumbing etc
- Be able to respond to any reasonable request from other staff members
- be knowledgeable in Health & Safety best practices
- be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- be comfortable using IT systems and managing online maintenance tools
What we offer:
- A supportive school community with friendly colleagues.
- A commitment to professional development to support your individual career.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Free onsite parking.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Child Care Voucher Scheme.
- A school with fantastic grounds on the edge of the New Forest
Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to appoint someone sooner than the published deadline if we identify a suitable candidate. You are therefore encouraged to apply for the role as soon as possible.
How to Apply:
If you are a team player with a flexible, proactive approach and a positive, can-do attitude, we would like to hear from you.
The Burgate School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. We will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps in employments. This role involves directly working with children and any offer of a role will be conditional subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as all other relevant safeguarding/pre-employment checks including the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance.
We will also conduct an individual online search on any successful candidates, as part of our due diligence in line with the DfE's 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This may help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, which might potentially impact your ability to carry out the role and are publicly available online. Any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Burgate School & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Any offer of a post will be conditional subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as all other relevant safeguarding/pre-employment checks including the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance.
About The Burgate School and Sixth Form
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1098 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Burgate School and Sixth Form website
The Burgate School and Sixth Form converted to a Single Academy Trust in May 2011. We are a popular, Hampshire school, situated in expansive grounds on the outskirts of Fordingbridge in Hampshire, providing high quality comprehensive education for children aged between 11 and 18. We enjoy an excellent reputation within the local community for our high standards.
We offer a broad curriculum covering a wide range of subjects at GCSE and A Level which are delivered by a highly qualified and caring team of professional teachers and support staff who are committed to offering the highest quality of education to the students alongside a creative approach to learning that inspires curiosity, builds collaboration, helps develop resilience and encourages flexibility of thought.
Our school vision is that we want every child to enjoy their learning and feel valued for who they are. We believe that Every Burgate Child Matters and we recognise all of our students as individuals, encouraging each to reach their full potential. We have high aspirations for every student and are committed to raising standards of achievement and nurturing a culture of high expectations to drive success for each student in a safe, supportive and friendly environment. We want to support our students in becoming independent learners, as well as confident and responsible young people thereby achieving our motto of Learning for Life.
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